Dead Granny Smith Apple Tree..can I use it in my stick burner

Smokin' Deal · 10-24-2013, 10:14 PM

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but a friend has a dead Granny Smith apple tree and has offered to cut it into logs and give me the wood. I've seen the tree ...guessing it's been dead about a year, and some bark has moss in it.

I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth. I have been buying wood from a local firewood supply (hickory, cherry and apple). Any thoughts on whether to use the wood and if so, any issues or concerns? What about any bark with moss?

Thanks!

Callahan-que · 10-24-2013, 10:28 PM

If you're worried about the moss covered bark just cut it off.

Smokin' Deal · 10-24-2013, 10:58 PM

I just didn't know if I should use any of the wood...any past chainsaws used, and similar wood used in a stick burner? Does it have to age before burning .

Titch · 10-24-2013, 11:07 PM

Yes the wood needs to be dry and aged, How long, depends on the size of the lumps and your environment.

poorolddan · 10-24-2013, 11:07 PM

I burn tons of apple. Love it. If it's been dead over 3 months it's ready. Remove any nasty bark and you are good. It's a flavoring wood like hickory. It would be a waste to burn it as a heating wood like oak or mulberry IMO.

nucornhusker · 10-24-2013, 11:14 PM

I'd cut off the moss as advised and cook away.

Ole Man Dan · 10-24-2013, 11:25 PM

I primarily smoke with Oak, Hickory, and Pecan, but...
I burn Apple, Pear, Peach when it's available.

martyleach · 10-24-2013, 11:44 PM

That's great wood. I wood look for oil marks from chainsaw and cut off if possible. Knock the mossy bark off and you should have some awesome wood. Mild, fruity wood.

Pyle's BBQ · 10-24-2013, 11:57 PM

I wouldn't worry about oil from a chainsaw. There is so little that makes it to the wood. The moss will be the first stuff to burn off and won't effect the smoke.

Neil · 10-25-2013, 01:58 AM

Don't listen to those farkers above! Load it up and drive it over to St. Joseph, MI, only about a 2 1/2 drive, so that I can dispose of it properly.

Think of all the flack you will take from your neighbors if you try to burn it, remember how they crucified Mr. T just for cutting the trees!!!!!

sliding_billy · 10-25-2013, 03:09 AM

+1. As long as it is seasoned, you are good to go.

Smokin' Deal · 10-25-2013, 08:38 AM

Thanks to all the Brethren for responding...looks like I have some wood to burn!!

10-24-2013, 10:14 PM	#1
Smokin' Deal Got Wood. Join Date: 01-12-13 Location: Lake Forest, IL Name/Nickname : Jeff	Dead Granny Smith Apple Tree..can I use it in my stick burner Not sure if this is the right place to post, but a friend has a dead Granny Smith apple tree and has offered to cut it into logs and give me the wood. I've seen the tree ...guessing it's been dead about a year, and some bark has moss in it. I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth. I have been buying wood from a local firewood supply (hickory, cherry and apple). Any thoughts on whether to use the wood and if so, any issues or concerns? What about any bark with moss? Thanks! __________________ KCBS CBJ Smokin' Deal BBQ [COLOR=red][COLOR="Black"]Smokin' Deal BBQ Competition [/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]Team[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR BACKWOODS SMOKER[/SIZE][/COLOR] [COLOR="red"][COLOR="red"][COLOR="red"] [COLOR="Orange"] (Warehouse located in Chicagoland area but shipping available anywhere in the US)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] [url]www.smokindealbbq.com[/url] [B][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Red"]BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR OLE HICKORY PITS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

10-24-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
Callahan-que Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Callahan Fl Name/Nickname : Rick	If you're worried about the moss covered bark just cut it off. __________________ Rick

10-24-2013, 10:58 PM	#3
Smokin' Deal Got Wood. Join Date: 01-12-13 Location: Lake Forest, IL Name/Nickname : Jeff	I just didn't know if I should use any of the wood...any past chainsaws used, and similar wood used in a stick burner? Does it have to age before burning . __________________ KCBS CBJ Smokin' Deal BBQ [COLOR=red][COLOR="Black"]Smokin' Deal BBQ Competition [/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]Team[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR BACKWOODS SMOKER[/SIZE][/COLOR] [COLOR="red"][COLOR="red"][COLOR="red"] [COLOR="Orange"] (Warehouse located in Chicagoland area but shipping available anywhere in the US)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] [url]www.smokindealbbq.com[/url] [B][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Red"]BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR OLE HICKORY PITS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

10-24-2013, 11:07 PM	#4
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	Yes the wood needs to be dry and aged, How long, depends on the size of the lumps and your environment. __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

10-24-2013, 11:14 PM	#6
nucornhusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Lincoln, NE	I'd cut off the moss as advised and cook away. __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Kamado Joe BigJoe & Joe Jr, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

10-24-2013, 11:07 PM	#5
poorolddan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Was Gretna NE now Lincoln NE	I burn tons of apple. Love it. If it's been dead over 3 months it's ready. Remove any nasty bark and you are good. It's a flavoring wood like hickory. It would be a waste to burn it as a heating wood like oak or mulberry IMO.

10-24-2013, 11:25 PM	#7
Ole Man Dan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-24-11 Location: Gadsden, Alabama	I primarily smoke with Oak, Hickory, and Pecan, but... I burn Apple, Pear, Peach when it's available.

10-24-2013, 11:44 PM	#8
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	That's great wood. I wood look for oil marks from chainsaw and cut off if possible. Knock the mossy bark off and you should have some awesome wood. Mild, fruity wood. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

10-24-2013, 11:57 PM	#9
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	I wouldn't worry about oil from a chainsaw. There is so little that makes it to the wood. The moss will be the first stuff to burn off and won't effect the smoke. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

10-25-2013, 01:58 AM	#10
Neil Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-04 Location: St. Joseph, MI	Don't listen to those farkers above! Load it up and drive it over to St. Joseph, MI, only about a 2 1/2 drive, so that I can dispose of it properly. Think of all the flack you will take from your neighbors if you try to burn it, remember how they crucified Mr. T just for cutting the trees!!!!! __________________ "You can't always get what you want but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need" Mange Bene Viva Bene! Old Country Over/Under, Weber: 18.5" WSM, 22.5" WSM, Weber Performer(Col. Steve Austin Mod), Two 22.5" Kettles, & a Smokey Joe; Old Country 36" griddle, Luhr-Jensen Big Chief, Turkey Fryer, Rocky Mountain Camp Stove and a UDS.

10-25-2013, 03:09 AM	#11
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	+1. As long as it is seasoned, you are good to go.

10-25-2013, 08:38 AM	#12
Smokin' Deal Got Wood. Join Date: 01-12-13 Location: Lake Forest, IL Name/Nickname : Jeff	Thanks to all the Brethren for responding...looks like I have some wood to burn!! __________________ KCBS CBJ Smokin' Deal BBQ [COLOR=red][COLOR="Black"]Smokin' Deal BBQ Competition [/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]Team[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR BACKWOODS SMOKER[/SIZE][/COLOR] [COLOR="red"][COLOR="red"][COLOR="red"] [COLOR="Orange"] (Warehouse located in Chicagoland area but shipping available anywhere in the US)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] [url]www.smokindealbbq.com[/url] [B][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Red"]BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR OLE HICKORY PITS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]